LasPalmerasDeMaryland Posted May 26, 2019 Report Share Posted May 26, 2019 I planted 2 new T. Fortunei ‘Bulgaria’ last week from Plant Delights! Sadly, they were in a weed whacking incident thanks to my dad, but I think they’ll recover quickly. They’re planted against a southwest facing wall (mostly south) and in clay soil. I’ve heard trachycarpus like clay. They will definitely be protected for the first few winters until they’re established, but I have hope for them, as I’ve gotten 2 trachycarpuses through a winter out in the open. A protected site would increase the odds! 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinzyjr Posted May 27, 2019 Report Share Posted May 27, 2019 I have always enjoyed a well-grown Trachy. Lakeland, FL USDA Zone (2012): 9b | Sunset Zone: 26 | Record Low: 20F/-6.67C (1985, 1962) | Record Low USDA Zone: 9a | 30-Year Avg. Low: 30F | 30-year Min: 24F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC_Palms Posted May 27, 2019 Report Share Posted May 27, 2019 Nice palms! Zone 8a Greenville, NC Zone 8b/9a Bluffton, SC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen Posted May 27, 2019 Report Share Posted May 27, 2019 Should do great there. YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@tntropics - 60+ In-ground 7A palms - (Sabal) minor(7 large + 27 seedling size, 3 dwarf), brazoria(1) , birmingham(4), etonia (1) louisiana(5), palmetto (1), riverside (1), (Trachycarpus) fortunei(7), wagnerianus(1), Rhapidophyllum hystrix(7), 15' Mule-Butia x Syagrus(1), Blue Butia capitata(1) +Tons of tropical plants. Recent Yearly Lows -1F, 12F, 11F, 18F, 16F, 3F, 3F, 6F, 3F, 1F, 16F, 17F, 6F, 8F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCpalmqueen Posted May 27, 2019 Report Share Posted May 27, 2019 14 hours ago, LasPalmerasDeMaryland said: chycarpus like clay. They will definitely be protected for the first few winters Yes indeed they do like the clay. Didn't realize you all had clay that far north. Bulgarias are one of the slowest growing trachs, so you'll have plenty of years to protect them and it will be easy. BTW, does your soil freeze there? C from NC Bone dry summers, wet winters, 2-3 days ea. winter in low teens. Siler City, NC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chester B Posted May 27, 2019 Report Share Posted May 27, 2019 Mine have no issues with clay. The ones I have planted in the only sandy part of my yard don't look as nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palmensammler Posted May 27, 2019 Report Share Posted May 27, 2019 Have a few seedlings from Kiril planted last year. Last winter was no challenge so they really look fine. Hopefully their hardness is as promised Eckhard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen Posted May 28, 2019 Report Share Posted May 28, 2019 Do you think the spacing from the foundation is ok? Just asking before they grow. Trachy have decent size spread when large. YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@tntropics - 60+ In-ground 7A palms - (Sabal) minor(7 large + 27 seedling size, 3 dwarf), brazoria(1) , birmingham(4), etonia (1) louisiana(5), palmetto (1), riverside (1), (Trachycarpus) fortunei(7), wagnerianus(1), Rhapidophyllum hystrix(7), 15' Mule-Butia x Syagrus(1), Blue Butia capitata(1) +Tons of tropical plants. Recent Yearly Lows -1F, 12F, 11F, 18F, 16F, 3F, 3F, 6F, 3F, 1F, 16F, 17F, 6F, 8F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdsonofthesouth Posted May 28, 2019 Report Share Posted May 28, 2019 16 hours ago, NCpalmqueen said: Yes indeed they do like the clay. Didn't realize you all had clay that far north. Bulgarias are one of the slowest growing trachs, so you'll have plenty of years to protect them and it will be easy. BTW, does your soil freeze there? We have alot of utisol or red clay here. Pretty common in the western half of the county. As for freezing the ground does freeze every so often and is usually shallow and short lived if it does, but thankfully we have a warm sun even in winter that prevents high sun areas from the worst usually. LOWS 16/17 12F, 17/18 3F, 18/19 7F, 19/20 20F Palms growing in my garden: Trachycarpus Fortunei, Chamaerops Humilis, Chamaerops Humilis var. Cerifera, Rhapidophyllum Hystrix, Sabal Palmetto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chester B Posted May 28, 2019 Report Share Posted May 28, 2019 12 hours ago, Allen said: Do you think the spacing from the foundation is ok? Just asking before they grow. Trachy have decent size spread when large. They won't bother the foundation of your house. The fronds will be kinda smushed up against the house on the backside, but it won't hurt the palm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palm crazy Posted May 28, 2019 Report Share Posted May 28, 2019 Nice Palm, the first five years they are slow to moderate growers but once they get three feet of the trunk on them they grow much faster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PalmatierMeg Posted May 29, 2019 Report Share Posted May 29, 2019 I suggest you lay a wide circle of mulch around them to stifle weeds, protect roots, conserve moisture and protect palms from rogue lawnmowers and weed whackers. Meg Palms of Victory I shall wear Cape Coral (It's Just Paradise) Florida Zone 10A on the Isabelle Canal Elevation: 15 feetI'd like to be under the sea in an octopus' garden in the shade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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